As a centre back, Tottenham new-boy Federico Fazio is used to saving goals. But there was a time when the Argentine thought he’d be saving lives. ‘I was a medical student for about 18 months in Argentina,’ revealed the 27-year-old. ‘I was 18 at the time, but then I went to play for Sevilla when I was 19. ‘Do I regret the decision of giving up medicine? No. It has been amazing to play in the best leagues in the world. Argentine defender Federico Fazio joined Tottenham for £8million during the summer transfer window Fazio, pictured with Hugo Lloris. made his Tottenham debut against Partizan Belgrade on Thursday

‘I wanted to try another league and a team like
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Spurs — one of the best teams in the world.’


Click here to view all the stats and graphics from Southampton's win against Stoke City using our fantastic match zone service Given his age and experience, Peter Crouch was the last man you expected to hit the self-destruct button and cost Stoke City a pulsating cup-tie. Crouch's arrival from the bench had helped inspire a Stoke fightback after they trailed 2-0 at the interval, even though Southampton manager Ronald Koeman noted ruefully 'it was not the way I like to play football'. But having done the hard work and with Stoke back on level terms, the 33-year-old former England striker inexplicably lunged first at Jose Fonte and then Steven Davis to pick up two yellow cards in 80 seconds and leave Stoke a man short for the remaining couple of minutes.

'It was real cup football and Stoke made it a real battle when they brought
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Crouch on.


By Lucy Crossley PUBLISHED: 11:47 EST, 25 December 2013 | UPDATED: 12:53 EST, 25 December 2013 Some of the younger members of the Royal Family appeared to be enjoying the Christmas festivities as they larked around outside the annual church service at Sandringham. Among those having a right Royal laugh was prankster Peter Phillips who took advantage of Prince William chatting with younger brother Harry to play a 'bunny ears' trick on his cousin. Princess Anne's son Peter, 36, had a cheeky grin across his face as he crouched down behind the Prince, ready to pounce.

The young royals were clearly enjoying their time together, with Prince
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Harry also appearing to be the butt of jokes over his new facial hair.